71st Flying Training Wing (U.S. Air Force) Black Coffee Mug

The 71st Flying Training Wing is a unit of the United States Air Force responsible for pilot training. Located at Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma, it falls under the Air Education and Training Command. Its mission includes providing basic military flight training to new Air Force pilots, as well as advanced pilot training for tactical aircraft. The wing consists of three groups: the 71st Operations Group, the 49th Maintenance Group, and the 71st Mission Support Group. The 71st Flying Training Wing's primary role is essential to the readiness of the U.S. Air Force as it contributes to the production of highly-skilled aviators.